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Soak Up the Fun at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Exclusive Photos and Insider Tips!

We
recently visited Hurricane Harbor, the new (and super awesome) water
park at Six Flags Over Georgia. This the largest expansion in the
park’s 46-year history, and features several water attractions and
guest amenities, including thrill slides and relaxing family fun. The
new area, is themed around a remote Caribbean
getaway. Lush tropical landscaping, beach scenery, and retail and
dining locations will all provide the feeling of a beach paradise.

Hurricane
Harbor encourages you to soak up the sun and cool off during the
summer. The staple of the park is Hurricane Bay, a 38,000-square-foot
wave pool that simulates the feeling of ocean surf with a
state-of-the-art wave system that produces waves up to four feet
high.

The park will also feature Tsunami Surge, a dual-slide complex
that drops riders down an enclosed five-story drop and whirls them
around a 40-foot-wide bowl, followed by a zero-gravity plunge out the
bottom.

Paradise Island will be a children’s activity area of the water
park, with an interactive water playground featuring miniature
slides, drenching towers, and hundreds of interactive water elements.

Make
sure you plan ahead for your visit to our all-new Hurricane Harbor
water park. Free with park admission, Hurricane Harbor lets you cool
off in between our 11 world-class roller coasters. Follow these tips
to help prepare for a carefree day.

1.
Bring a towel and extra clothes

You’ll
definitely need to wear a swimsuit around Hurricane Harbor, but make
sure you also have a towel and appropriate cover-ups before heading
back into the theme park. If you do forget your attire or
necessities, you can pick up everything you need at our new
beach-themed gift shop Tradewinds. We recommend bringing a bag with
an extra set of dry clothes so you can stay comfortable for the rest
of your day. If you need a place to store your belongings, rent a
locker at the front gate of the theme park or in the water park.

2.
Arrive early to claim your equipment

We
have a limited number of lounge chairs, picnic tables, lockers, tubes
and life vests available for your convenience. Plan to arrive at the
water park early in the day so you can claim yours. The water park
opens at 11 am every day, so you can stay refreshed during the
afternoon and head back to the coasters in the evening.

3.
Follow our lifeguards and safety tips

To
keep you safe, all our park lifeguards are trained and certified by
the prestigious Jeff Ellis & Associates. They’ll keep a
watchful eye over our wave pool, kids splash playground and water
slides to make sure everything is going smoothly. Additionally, weak
swimmers should wear a life vest and stay in the shallow areas of the
pool.

4.
Protect yourself against summer mishaps.

Even
though you’ll be in the water, it’s still important to stay
hydrated with ice cold beverages during the day. Furthermore, be sure
to re-apply sunscreen throughout the day as it may rinse off in the
water. We suggest wearing sandals or water shoes as you walk around
the park.. We know you can't wait to enjoy the water park, but make
sure to walk – don’t run – to stay safe!

Hurricane
Harbor is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Have you visited yet?
Tell us about your favorite part of Hurricane Harbor!